• Yarm Prep is inspiring, well-rounded and life-preparing and aims to give children strong foundations within a wider all-through school community.

• Will suit families wanting an ambitious prep with strong facilities and a clear route into senior school.

Admissions at Yarm Prep should appeal to families wanting a polished and ambitious north-east prep that sits within a larger all-through school community but keeps a distinct primary feel. It should suit parents who want children to benefit from strong facilities, visible aspiration and a reassuringly clear route into the next stage.

Scholarships are more visible later at Yarm Senior School and Sixth Form than at the prep stage. For prep families, the stronger attraction is the quality of teaching, the broader school ecosystem and the confidence of having a clear onward pathway.

The current picture is confident and well supported, with the prep positioned as an important part of a wider Yarm journey and backed by the larger school's facilities and reputation. Parents should still visit because the key question is whether the school's level of ambition and pace feel well matched to their child from the start.

Assessment at Yarm Prep is regular, purposeful and easy for parents to follow, with taster days and age-appropriate checks used to support entry and ongoing progress. Families should expect a prep that keeps a close eye on core skills, confidence and readiness for the move into Year 7.